Dunne stated on social media that he was “very excited for what’s to return”, with an ‘eye’ emoji.
“From at the moment I’ve mutually determined to half methods with the McLaren driver improvement programme,” he stated.
“I might prefer to thank each particular person at McLaren that has helped me develop and enhance as a driver, to have my first alternative to drive an F1 automotive adopted by two FP1 classes is one thing I will at all times maintain very near my coronary heart, I want all of them one of the best for the longer term. Thanks papaya household.”
By driving on the Austrian Grand Prix, Dunne turned the primary Irish driver to take part in a F1 weekend in 22 years.
Dunne, who joined the workforce as improvement driver in Might 2024, additionally took half in first apply on the Italian Grand Prix in September.
McLaren stated in an announcement: “It has been a pleasure to work with Alex during the last yr and to contribute to his progress as a driver.
“We want Alex all one of the best for his profession going ahead.”
Dunne has gained two characteristic races in his rookie F2 marketing campaign, in Bahrain and Imola, however has dropped out of title competition after quite a lot of technical infringements and collisions.
The ultimate two rounds of the F2 season happen on the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix on the final weekend in November and first in December.
